New England Saltwater Fishing Show

03/14/2026

Are you as excited as we are for fishing season?

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03/13/2026

🎣 SAVE THE DATE! 🎣

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show is coming back March 5–7, 2027 — and we’re already looking forward to another incredible weekend with the saltwater fishing community!

📅 March 5–7, 2027

After an amazing 2026 show filled with passionate anglers, incredible vendors, packed seminars, and plenty of new gear, we’re already planning for an even bigger event next year.

But first — we want to hear from you!
Did you catch a personal best? Try new gear from the show? Book a charter or learn something from a seminar that paid off on the water?

🎣 Share your fishing stories and successes from the 2026 show with us! Post your photos and stories in the comments or send them to us — we love seeing what everyone is catching.

The show is proudly hosted by Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, a nonprofit dedicated to protecting and promoting saltwater fishing opportunities in our region. Every ticket helps support that mission.

Until then… keep those lines tight.

See you March 5–7, 2027! 🎣

03/08/2026

🎣 That’s a wrap on the 2026 New England Saltwater Fishing Show! 🎣

What an incredible weekend at the Rhode Island Convention Center. From the packed aisles to the seminars, the kids casting area, and the countless conversations about fishing, conservation, and community — this show reminded us just how strong the saltwater fishing community is here in Southern New England.

To everyone who made this possible — our attendees, vendors, volunteers, speakers, partners, and supporters — thank you. Your passion for fishing and the ocean is what keeps this show growing year after year.

A special thank you to Don Coyne for once again covering the event and sharing the excitement with the fishing community.

If you missed the show or want to relive some of the action, check out this recap video:
https://youtu.be/l4ntJvqUVQM?si=eLK8P7SdlfNPC5P6

But the learning and the fun don’t stop when the show ends.

RISAA offers opportunities all year long, including:
• Monthly educational fishing seminars
• Youth fishing camps to inspire the next generation
• Hugely discounted charter fishing trips for members

You can learn more and stay connected with the Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association at:
🌊 www.risaa.org

Thank you again for supporting a local nonprofit dedicated to protecting our fisheries and strengthening the fishing community.

Until next year…

🎣 Tight lines, everyone.

— RISAA

Another successful show wraps up.

03/08/2026

Did you make it to the New England Saltwater Fishing Show this weekend? 🎣

From the bottom of our hearts — thank you.

The show is far more than an event. It’s a community coming together around a shared passion for the ocean, fishing, conservation, and each other.

This weekend, thousands of attendees, vendors, and volunteers helped bring that spirit to life, and we are incredibly grateful to every person who walked through the doors and supported RISAA.

A sincere thank you to Representative Seth Magaziner for taking the time to visit the show and support our fishing community. Thank you as well to Tina and the team from RAMP real access motivates progress (RAMP) for helping ensure the event was welcoming and accessible for everyone.

We also want to recognize the dedicated staff at the Rhode Island Convention Center, who work tirelessly behind the scenes to help make events like this run smoothly.

Thank you to Don Coyne for reporting on the show and sharing the excitement with the broader fishing community.

And a very special thank you to RISAA Executive Director Scott Travers for his dedication and commitment to bringing the show together. Events like this take months of planning and countless hours of work, and his leadership helps make it all possible.

RISAA was founded in 1997 by Stephen J. Medeiros, a Vietnam Navy veteran and retired West Warwick Police Sergeant whose passion for fishing, conservation, and shoreline access helped build the organization into the strong voice it is today. The community we see gathered at the show each year is a reflection of the vision he started nearly three decades ago. Events like the New England Saltwater Fishing Show exist because of the foundation he built for anglers across Rhode Island and Southern New England.

As a nonprofit organization, every ticket purchased and every vendor supported helps advance RISAA’s mission, supporting conservation, public access, and the future of recreational saltwater fishing in Southern New England.

We care deeply about this organization and about continuing to improve the show each year. If you have feedback, ideas, or suggestions, please feel free to message us directly — we genuinely want to hear from you.

Most of all, thank you for being part of this community.

What was your favorite moment from the show this weekend?
Tell us in the comments and tag someone you shared the experience with.

We can’t wait to see everyone again next year. ⚓🐟

We proudly continue the mission that Stephen J. Medeiros began in 1997 — protecting our fisheries, our access, and the future of saltwater fishing for generations to come.

03/08/2026

🎣 Final Day of the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

Today is Family Day at the show — and the perfect chance to bring the whole crew.

💙 Women and children under 12 receive FREE admission today.

Stop by the Kids Casting Area, where young anglers can learn how to cast in a safe, fun environment. It’s a great way to introduce kids to fishing and create memories that last a lifetime.

We’re also celebrating International Women’s Day — thank you to all the amazing women who help make the fishing community stronger every day.

📍 Rhode Island Convention Center
🕙 Show Hours Today: 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Come down, explore the vendors, talk fishing, and finish the weekend with us!

03/08/2026

🎣 Day 2 at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show was another great one!

The aisles were packed, the seminars were buzzing, and anglers from all over the Northeast came out to gear up for the upcoming season. From tackle and boats to expert advice and show-only deals, there’s truly something here for every saltwater fisherman and fisherwoman. With hundreds of exhibitors and nonstop seminars, it’s easy to see why this is the largest saltwater fishing show in the Northeast. 

A special thank you again to Don Coyne for stopping by and helping share the excitement from the show floor!

📺 Catch the recap here:
https://youtu.be/gCa5F4kWlsA?si=lGP51_iF77tAfzdB

Tomorrow is the final day of the show (Sunday 10 AM – 5 PM) at the Rhode Island Convention Center, and we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with FREE admission for all women. Bring a friend, bring the family, and come enjoy the final day with us! 

⏰ Don’t forget: Set your clocks ahead one hour tonight for Daylight Saving Time!

See you on the show floor for the final day of the New England Saltwater Fishing Show! 🎣🌊

Day 2 of the New England Saltwater Fishing Show at the RI Convention Center brought to you by the RI Saltwater Anglers and there over 7500 affiliated members.

03/07/2026

🎣 Day 2 of the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

Anglers across Southern New England have a very serious problem today…

With 300+ booths full of fishing gear, the hardest decision you’ll make all weekend is which lure to buy first. 🤔

Topwater? Jigs? Poppers? Something you absolutely didn’t plan on buying but suddenly need?

Meanwhile the rest of the crew is already celebrating and ready to hit the aisles! 🎉

If you love saltwater fishing, today is the day.

🎣 Free seminars all day
🛍 300+ booths of tackle, gear, and vendors
🚤 Charters, experts, and everything you need for the season

📍 Rhode Island Convention Center
🕘 Today: 9 AM – 7 PM

Grab your fishing buddies, bring the kids, and come get ready for the season. Just don’t blame us when you leave with more tackle than you planned. 😉

03/06/2026

🎣 Day 1 was PACKED at the New England Saltwater Fishing Show!

Thousands of anglers filled the aisles at the Rhode Island Convention Center to check out the latest gear, meet vendors, and talk fishing after a long winter.

A big thank you to Seth Magaziner for stopping by to visit the show and support Rhode Island’s fishing community.

And thank you to Don Coyne for reporting on the show and sharing the excitement from Day 1.

▶️ Watch the Day 1 recap:
https://youtu.be/J39In3zliUg

⚓ Still two days to go!
Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

📍 Rhode Island Convention Center

Come join us and see what everyone is talking about!

03/06/2026

🎣 Thank you to all of our amazing vendors!

They’ve packed the New England Saltwater Fishing Show with incredible gear, knowledge, and fishing passion.

If you’re coming to the show, be sure to stop by the booths, say hello, and grab a few things for the upcoming season.

Trust us… there’s a lot of tackle to explore.

03/06/2026

A huge thank you to Executive Director Scott Travers, the dedicated Board of Directors at Rhode Island Saltwater Anglers Association, the Fishing Show Committee, and the many volunteers who have spent the past year planning and organizing the New England Saltwater Fishing Show.

Events like this don’t just happen — they’re the result of countless hours of hard work from people who care deeply about our fishing community. 🎣

If you’re attending the show this weekend, please take a moment to thank a volunteer. Their passion and effort are what make this event possible.

Enjoy the show! ⚓

03/06/2026

🎣 Opening Day is HERE!

The New England Saltwater Fishing Show kicks off today at the Rhode Island Convention Center — and we can’t wait to welcome everyone back!

⚓ Special Announcement: Friday at 12:30 PM at the main show entrance

🗓 Show Hours:
Friday: 1 PM – 8 PM
Saturday: 9 AM – 7 PM
Sunday: 10 AM – 5 PM

📍 1 Sabin St, Providence, RI

🚗 Parking available on nearby streets or in the RICC parking garage
♿ Accessible-friendly event

🎟 Tickets available at the door or via Ticketmaster

After a long winter… it’s finally time to talk fishing again. See you at the show!